The church stands in Chechelaantubani village of Gori Municipality, and locally it is known as the oldest church of Ateni. The name has stuck firmly, although exact dates remain a matter for researchers.
The village lies in the Ateni gorge, in the valley of the Tana river south of Gori. The ending aantubani in the name points to a family quarter: in Georgia this is what a part of a village settled by one clan is called.
The church can be approached at any time, and the gorge road is narrow. Modest clothing is appropriate, and the old walls deserve careful treatment.
📜 Of interest
- Known locally as the oldest church of Ateni
- Stands in the Ateni gorge south of Gori
- Aantubani means a family quarter of a village
🚗 Getting there
- Chechelaantubani village, Gori Municipality; about 7 km to Gori
- The Build Route button will show the exact way
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